Rob Portman Quotes on Agreements (8 Quotes)

This agreement is a win-win situation for U. S. and EU winemakers, helping to establish predictable conditions for bilateral wine trade,

Soon US farmers, manufacturers and service providers will enjoy new opportunities in this growing market. The agreement also marks a milestone in strengthening ties and promoting freedom in the Middle East.

At this point, where we are, unless the EU steps forward on agriculture, emerging developing countries including India and Brazil and others will not step forward on industrial tariffs and services, and the United States, frankly will not be able to deliver on its proposal regarding subsidies with the conditionality expressed in our agreement.

I was very impressed with her willingness to engage. I'm hopeful that she can help us to come together with an agreement this year.

This is not something where we can -- as the EU and the U. S. have unsuccessfully tried in the past -- come up with an agreement for everyone,

Litigation has obviously not proved to be an effective way to resolve this relatively small but highly disruptive agreement,

We're beginning discussions, we are working on issues like intellectual property, investment. Our own view is that the way to maximize success ultimately is to be well prepared. We are not prepared to launch yet, but we are on track, which is mutually beneficial so that both parties can see what potential benefits are and what potential challenges can be in such a free trade agreement.

Chinese manufacturers, and the very significant employment they provide in China, will now face -- if we can not reach an agreement -- a very unpredictable future with lower percentage increases.